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Social Impact & Volunteering | 3M

3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Engage for Good Recognizes the Leaders Shaping Corporate Social Impact

Engage for Good

Environment

Water Stewardship: Why Global Trade Must Invest in the World’s Most Critical Resource

DP World

Environment

Assurant and AT&T Tree for Trade‑In Program Supports Ongoing Reforestation in California Through the Arbor Day Foundation

Arbor Day Foundation

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pricing Water Risk and Scaling Climate Resilience

NatureVest

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Living Incomes Matter

Fairtrade America

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowered to Build Better: Meet Venelin Krastev

GoDaddy

Environment

The Continuing Evolution of ESG Due Diligence: Why There Are Always Risks to Be Managed and Value to Be Created

Inogen Alliance

Events, Media & Communications

Heart Water Earns Water Stewardship, Resiliency and Water Positive Certifications for Its Rainwater Capture Technology at Its Buda, TX Facility

SCS Global Services

Featured Brands

Hope on Wheels: FedEx Supports The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s canteen trucks—many of them donated by FedEx—play a vital role in supporting communities around the world. While these mobile units are best known for providing meals, water, and comfort during natural disasters and other emergencies

3M Volunteers Advance Hands-On Stem Learning

As part of a continued effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, 3M is partnering with DoSomething and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes, a nationwide program encouraging young people to explore STEM careers and recognize the mentors who sparked them.

How To Go ‘Beyond Words’ With Acts of Compassion and Kindness

“Beyond Words” is a story of kindness, empathy and friendship, teaching readers of all ages to express compassion without needing to say a word. The book follows Buddy as he discovers how to support a friend coming home from the hospital.

Gina Adams Honored by Dress for Success As Part of Women Who Inspire Campaign

Gina Adams, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at FedEx, has been recognized by Dress for Success Worldwide as part of its annual Women Who Inspire global campaign.

Prosperity Now Receives $1 Million Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Support VITA Organizations Nationwide

Prosperity Now receives a $1 million dollar Wells Fargo Foundation grant to support IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organizations nationwide. Grant expands access to trusted, no-cost tax return preparation services.

PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators.

Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend

But on that overwhelming day, Arlo was handed something unexpected: a small, soft feathered companion with a gentle heartbeat and a peaceful expression. It was My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic comfort companion designed for children facing cancer and sickle cell disease.

Scaling Impact and Connectivity Through Technology Donations at Cisco

Through the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments (SII), we support organizations that use technology in bold, innovative ways — from saving energy to saving lives. 

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

Recent Alerts

Innovation & Technology

Scrooge You, Scammers! 5 Ways To Stay Safe and Secure This Holiday Season

The holiday season is all about joy, giving and spending time with loved ones. But it’s also a prime time for scammers looking to capitalize on people’s generosity and holiday spirit. Yikes, right?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Thanks for Giving Back: The Subaru Share the Love® Event

At the National Park Foundation (NPF), we’re grateful to partner with Subaru of America – our largest corporate donor – and participate in the annual Subaru Share the Love® Event.

Research, Reports & Publications

Challenging Conversations About Money: Talking With Aging Parents

Discussing money with aging parents can be a challenge for many families. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Bank survey, almost half of Americans (45%) have no idea what their parents’ financial situation is and, if they know anything, are more likely to know.

Green Infrastructure

Building Resilient Clean Energy Supply Chains: The Role of Infrastructure and Investment

Hint: If supply chains are the arteries of global trade, then the clean energy transition requires a serious lifestyle change.

Health & Healthcare

Accelerate the Journey to Sustainable Healthcare

There’s never been a better time to decarbonize healthcare. The energy transition and electrification are surging forward while advancements in digitalization can help the most intensive applications use energy more intelligently.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Invests $300,000 in Workforce Training Program at ABC, Inc. Rochester

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $300,000 in a new workforce training program at Action for a Better Community (ABC), Inc. in Rochester. The Energy Conservation Training Program prepares workers for careers in home weatherization, home repair/maintenance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Awards More Than $25,000 in Small Business Grants

Fifth Third showed appreciation to small businesses across its 11-state footprint through a unique social media competition and tipping campaign, with employees celebrating their favorite local small businesses on social media for the opportunity to win one of five $5,300 grants.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Impact 59 Powered by Entergy Awards Over $3.5M in Grants to 65 Organizations in Greater New Orleans

Impact 59 Powered by Entergy ensures these local organizations receive much-needed funding and resources, furthering their critical work and fostering long-term change in the community.

Events, Media & Communications

Stay Safe and Bright: Essential Holiday Lighting Tips

As the holiday season approaches and you pull out your festive decorations, we want to share some essential tips to help keep you safe as you light up your home or business this season.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Case Study: Leading the Way With Circularity

International Paper implements circular principles and practices throughout its value chain to ensure that its products are responsibly sourced, recovered and recycled into new boxes.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park, National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment and Women Helping Women in Entertainment Host 11th Annual Women in Entertainment Luncheon

On Friday, December 13, 2024, AEG's ASCSC Foundation held its 11th annual Women in Entertainment Luncheon in Carson, CA, where more than 250 women from the film, television, music, sports and fashion industries gathered for a day of empowerment and discussion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gender Lens Investing: Unlocking Opportunities for Climate and Gender Impact

Climate change is not gender neutral and our response shouldn’t be either. Women are disproportionately impacted by climate change and biodiversity risks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building an Educated Workforce and Empowering People To Dream

Walker has been on a personal mission to advance literacy from her early public school teaching days to her current role as executive director of the Texarkana-based nonprofit and Regions Bank customer Literacy Texas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Syrians Face New Humanitarian Challenges As Displacement Crisis Worsens

To escape hostilities. more than 1 million people in Syria have fled their homes amid widespread humanitarian challenges after the government was overthrown.  

Environment

Mary Kay Champions Global Water Stewardship and Ocean Conservation

For 36 years, Mary Kay has partnered with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to tackle ocean health and coral reef awareness the world over.

Innovation & Technology

How Technology Can Bridge the Gap Between COP29 Ambitions and Real-World Outcomes

The 29th UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, aimed to advance a new climate finance goal and inspire stronger national climate commitments. While progress was made, the private sector must now play a pivotal role in turning these ambitions into actionable outcomes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Awarded Platinum Medal by EcoVadis – Placed in the Top 1% of All Companies Rated Globally

Lenovo is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, the leading global provider of business sustainability ratings. With a score of 85/100, this recognition places Lenovo in the top 1% of all companies rated by EcoVadis worldwide

Events, Media & Communications

Subaru Announces 2025 Subaru WinterFest Locations and Music Lineup With Headliner Grace Potter

Subaru of America, Inc., and its WinterFest partner, POWDR, today announced the return of the automaker’s annual mountain tour, Subaru WinterFest, the premier winter playground for music fans, skiers, snowboarders, and dog lovers alike.

Events, Media & Communications

COP29 Shows UN Limitations With Paris Agreement in Limbo

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference – better known as the 29th meeting of the Council of the Parties (COP29) – wrapped up on November 24 in Baku, Azerbaijan with a mixed bag of new climate agreements but limited progress on commitments

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Sequencing in the New MiSeq i100 Series

Illumina recently launched the MiSeq i100 and MiSeq i100 Plus Systems, two powerful, compact benchtop sequencers that incorporate more than 140 invention disclosures and 60 patent families. On our News Center, we are celebrating outstanding employees who helped develop this tech.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward Quarterly Newsletter Q4, 2024

Welcome to the latest issue of the GoDaddy Venture Forward newsletter! Here we share our latest exclusive data, insights and news about small and microbusinesses.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Renewed. Reliable. Remarkable.

Buying refurbished electronics reduces electronic waste and the environmental impact of manufacturing new devices. In the current age of climate consciousness, sustainability matters more than ever.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Impact of Team-Oriented Leadership at NRG

Welcome to Culture in Focus, where we’re spotlighting the unique workplace culture at NRG through the stories of our greatest asset: our people. Our collective attitudes and values shape how we serve our millions of customers, and we’re thrilled to share conversations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: Step Into a Storybook: How These Small Town Businesses Are Taking Shoppers on a Holiday Adventure

At the tender age of 19, Alice de Crom dreamed of being a florist and owning her own shop. So her mom took a huge leap of faith and sold her house to finance Floralista Flower Studio in Fort Langley, British Columbia — and quit her job to work there alongside her daughter.

Energy

Secure Your Renewable Energy Project ITC Under Section 48 Before Time Runs Out

Time is running out to secure the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for your biogas energy projects.

Latest Campaigns

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

Aflac Voices

Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

Climate Action & Environmental Management

Reach net-zero carbon in our own operations by 2030 and partner with suppliers to reduce their climate impact.

Financial health

At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

Subaru Love Promise: Environment

Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.